115+ Greek Goddess Names (with Meanings)
- Makaria
Origin:
Greek mythology nameMeaning:
"blessed one"Description:
Makaria or Macaria is the name of two figures in Greek mythology, neither of whom have very uplifting stories to inspire a baby name.
- Polyhymnia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"one of many praises"Description:
Polyhymnia was one of the nine Muses of Greek mythology, associated with hymns, poetry, and dance. It's a whole lotta name for one girl, but now that Persephone and Calliope are on the table, Polyhymnia feels like much more of a possibility.
- Alala
Origin:
Greek mythology nameMeaning:
"war cry"Description:
This name of the mythological sister of Mars might be used for a girl born under one of the signs ruled by the planet Mars--Aries or Scorpio. She is the personification of the war cry.
- Europa
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"wide face"Description:
The continent of Europe gets its name from Europa, queen of Crete and lover of Zeus. It is also, notably, the name of one of Jupiter's moons.
- Coronis
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"crow"Description:
In Greek mythology, Coronis is the name of several minor characters. The name is off-limits for the foreseeable future, due to its similarity to "corona."
- Euthenia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"abundance"Description:
In Greek mythology, Euthenia was among the younger Charites. She was the spirit of prosperity.
- Hemera
Origin:
Greek mythologyMeaning:
"day"Description:
Hemera was the personification of day and one of the Greek primordial deities. She is the goddess of the daytime and,said to be the daughter of Erebus and Nyx (the goddess of night).
- Hemera
Origin:
Greek mythologyMeaning:
"day"Description:
Hemera was the personification of day and one of the Greek primordial deities. She is the goddess of the daytime and,said to be the daughter of Erebus and Nyx (the goddess of night).
- Astrape
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"lightning"Description:
Astrape and Bronte are twin goddesses representing lightning and thunder in Greek mythology. The sisters would carry Zeus's thunderbolts.
- Angelia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"angel"Description:
Angelia, also called Angelos, was a daughter of Zeus and Hera. She stole her mother's anointments and gave them to Europa, then to escape her mother's wrath went into hiding.
- Thelxinoe
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"charming mind"Description:
Thelxinoë is the name of both a siren and a Muse in Greek mythology. Her name is derived from the Greek thelxis, "enchantment."
- Phrike
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"tremor"Description:
Phrike (rhymes with Nike) is the Greek goddess of horror. Her name is derived from the Greek phrittō, meaning "to tremble."
- Rhapso
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"to sew"Description:
In Greek mythology, Rhapso was a nymph associated with stitching. Sewing was a common motif in Ancient Greece, used as a metaphor for the thread of life.
- Eurydome
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"structure outside the areas"Description:
Eurydome was a minor character in Greek mythology — according to some accounts, the mother of the Graces.
- Hellotia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"marsh"Description:
In Greek mythology, a surname of Athena and an epithet of Europa.
- Moria
Origin:
Greek mythology nameMeaning:
"sacred olive tree"Description:
Moria was a nymph, sister of Tylus, who played a role in a very complicated story involving a serpent and a life-giving plant. It sounds like and will often be mistaken for the name Mariah, as in Carey.
- Chryse
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"golden"Description:
Chryse is the name of several characters in Greek mythology, including a lover of Ares and as a potential epithet of Athena.
- Nete
Origin:
Greek, meaning unknownDescription:
In Greek mythology, Nete was one of the Muses of the lyre. One of the lyre's seven notes is named for her.
- Cleocharia
Origin:
Greek, meaning unknownDescription:
An elaborate way to get to Cleo, rooted in Greek mythology. Cleocharia was a water nymph married to King Lelex of Laconia.
- Eurybia
Origin:
Nature name or GreekMeaning:
"wide force"Description:
Eurybia is a sea titaness and consort of Krios. A lesser-known name from Greek mythology, it may be on board to follow other goddesses back to glory.
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